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Published April 13, 1881 by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington.
A Laodicean, or, The castle of the De Stancys
a story of to-day Library of English literature -- LEL 23375.
William Avila: A Laodicean, or, The castle of the De Stancys (1881, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington)
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- 4851984
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Using the restoration of a castle as a framework, classic novelist Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) considers the ancient analogy between architecture and philosophy. "Laodicean" is a term for early Christians lukewarm in their beliefs. Hardy's character, passionate architect George Somerset finds himself captivated by "Laodicean" Paula Power, whose views on conventions of any kind are lukewarm at best.
